Miguel Cabrera of Detroit Tigers Reaches 3,000 Hits - The New York Times

Cabrera’s first manager recalls his star pupil always being in the middle of things. On Saturday, Cabrera collected hits 3,000-3,002 of his 20-year career.

Back in 2003, the first hit of Cabreras career had been fitting: a two-run, game-winning home run in the bottom of the 11th inning on June 20, 2003, in Miami Gardens, Fla. He now has 502 homers, maki… [+1306 chars]

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